"If our father had had his way, nobody who did not know how to fish would be allowed to disgrace a fish by catching him."

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I haven't much time to be fond of anything ... but when I have a moment's fondness to bestow, most times ... the roses get it. I began my life among them in my father's nursery garden, and I shall end my life among them, if I can. Yes. One of these days (please God) I shall retire from catching thieves, and try my hand at growing roses.

— Wilkie Collins